God's provision

Last week Hazel W made a decision to cut back even more on staff working hours as the business that she expected over the Christmas period just did not happen. This meant that Arthur (being temporary staff) did not have any work. Although we understood, it was a bit disappointing.

BUT, yesterday, Hazel W asked me whether Arthur would be willing to sleep at the Consulate for a month, and receive a small payment for doing so..... She needs a "presence" on the property at all times. The chef has been acting as this "presence", but his partner arrived from SA for a month's visit, and they have moved to other accommodation for this time. Arthur's first night at The Consulate was not too restful. His room has windows that open over the courtyard area, and he also has to keep alert for possible intruders.

Arthur's duties at the Consulate have been varied - gardening, scraping down rusty cast iron chairs and repainting them, carrying baggage up and down 2 flights of stairs, moving furniture, waitering, serving at the snack bar, and now, being a sort-of night watchman.